Description:

Egypt, Early Antoninian Period, ca. 140-150 CE. Sizeable terracotta head of a full-faced woman with fleshy nose, downturned mouth, double chin and Venus folds along the heavy neck. The modeling of the eyes is here neglected, as they were painted over the white gesso layer that covered the head. The elaborate hairdo arranged in arching strands encircled by single flowers. Cursory rendition of the hair at rear. Pierced earlobes to bear some jewelry and a vent hole on the top left. 3.7" x 6.7". For the same face with slightly differing hairdo cf. the head no. 327 in: Eva Bayer-Niemeier. Griechisch-Römische Terrakotten. Melsungen 1988. Provenance: Schuler Auktionen Zurich (Switzerland), June 2011 sale. ***Item located in Switzerland, additional shipping charges apply*** All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Broken at neck. Fine and careful modeling.

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